N.J. could get hockey arena to replace Philly's Spectrum

With Philadelphia's old Spectrum arena slated to come down next year, Camden County might be in line to become the new home to the minor-league hockey team that plays there.

Officials from Camden County and Comcast-Spectacor, the company that owns the Spectrum and the Philadelphia Phantoms, say that sites in the New Jersey suburbs are under consideration.

But Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider said his company will not be building an arena itself.

Leaders in Camden County have talked for years about building an arena that could be used for minor-league hockey, concerts and high school sports tournaments. But none of the past plans have come to fruition.